Parks and Cons

Episode 193 – Star Wars and Fandom in the '70s This time, we are traveling back to the LA Convention Center for WonderCon 2016, where former Lucasfilm publicist and producer, Craig Miller, takes the stage to talk about Star Wars fandom in the 1970s. Enjoy!

Episode 192 – Batman Animated Series Reunion at Long Beach Comic Con 2016 This time, we travel back in time to a packed panel room at the Long Beach Convention Center, where Kevin Conroy (Batman) and Loren Lester (Robin) take center stage in this epic Long Beach Comic Con (LBCC) panel.

This time, we have a trifecta of holiday fun. First, we visit with Alice in Winterland at Queen Mary's Chill. Next, we celebrate the Who-lidays at Universal Studios Hollywood's Grinchmas. Last, we wrap up with the awe-inspiring spectacle of Riverside's Festival of Lights. It's a true holiday special!

Episode 190 – Knott's Merry Farm 2016 Knott's Berry Farm has been the leader in SoCal holiday entertainment for years and 2016 is even bigger than normal. Listen in as we talk about all the holiday fun at the farm.

By combining a talented group of actors, thoughtful themes and endless lights, Six Flags Magic Mountain has built a must-see event in Holiday in the Park and as good as it's been the last few years, it's even better in 2016. Listen in as we talk about why we consider this one of the very […]

We return to a favorite show, as we take on our last large show of 2016, DesignerCon! It's a show unlike any other and a great one to end the season. Listen in and start planning for 2017.

This time, Shawn and Carmelle are joined by special guest, Brianda Gasparini, at the LA Zoo for a festive night of lights, music, and entertainment at Zoo Lights. This family-friendly event delivers big on the fun and we'll dive into it all in this episode. Enjoy!

In a twist of fate, the Disneyland Resort kicked off their holiday season on the same day we wrapped up our 2016 Haunt season, with our 53rd stop of the season being Unbound Productions's Wicked Lit. It's like peanut butter and chocolate for us, as we talk Haunts and winter holidays in this episode.

This time, we're reflecting on some favorite moments from our 51 Halloween stops. Listen in and start your 2017 list.

This time, we are talking about ALL the Haunts (okay, not all, but many). Listen in for a major dose of Halloween.

This time, we return to a show that's close to our heart and tied to our history. It was just years ago that a little show called Comikaze Expo was born and we watched as it took its first steps and has grown into what is now known as Stan Lee's LA Comic Con. It's […]

This time, we've got 5 Haunts that are big on scares and big on heart. First, we journey to Idyllwild for our first look at 14 year Haunt veteran, Idyllwild Haunted Hotel. Next, we go back to Fleshyard for an update and talk about Riverside's Halloween House. From there, we transition to Higgins Manor. Then, […]

This time, it's an Inland Empire trifecta as we wrap up 9 Haunts in 5 days with three Haunts that provide multiple attractions at their sites. First, we head to Castle Park, where Halloween takes over the night in Castle Dark. Next, we head to Splash Kingdom, where Nightmare Productions has built one of the […]

This time, we continue a busy Haunt season with five more stops. First, we return to Coffin Creek in Norco, CA. Next, a good Midsummer Scream showing draws us to our first visit at Fleshyard. Then, we journey to Lake Forest, where Haunt at Heritage Hills repeats an impressive performance. From there, we make […]

This time, we talk California's Great America (CGA) Great Pumpkin Fest as well as discuss some of the highlights of a visit to CGA. Then, we visit with Winchester Mystery House for what we believe is the beginning of a new legacy at the house as Halloween moves front and center in their new Candlelight […]

This time, we experience a packed night of entertainment at California's Great America's (CGA) Halloween Haunt. With eight shows, five skeleton key rooms, four shows, three scare zones & a park filled with rides, there's endless entertainment options…and we tried to do as many as we could. Listen in and find out how we did!

This time, we're kicking off our Haunt road trip report with a visit to the much talked about Hobb's Grover in Sanger, CA. The night was filled with a bevy of tricks and treats that had us surprised at how well Hobb's lived up to all the wonderful things we'd heard. Listen in as we […]

This time, we've got a major helping of Halloween fun. First, we head down to the Farm to see the newly expanded family-friendly, Knott's Spooky Farm. Then, we make a quick stop at Salem's Market. Next, we take part in the incredibly beautiful interactive theater experience known as Delusion: His Crimson Queen. After that, we […]

This time, we have a scary twosome that are filled to the brim with interesting characters that are big on toying with their guests. First, we return to Long Beach to meet the Iron Master and the rest of the crew at Queen Mary's Dark Harbor. Then, we head down to Temecula, CA, where The […]

Last year, Mickey's Halloween Party took a dip but in 2016 it has come back with some important improvements. Listen in as we discuss one of the only kid-friendly nighttime events of the Halloween season.

It's the grandfather of them all and it's our 20th year attending…its Knott's Scary Farm. The fog has rolled in and brought with it a number of new treats like Shadow Lands, Red Barn and a whole new version of Infected. Listen in as we talk Haunt 2016!

This is a combo of two of our favorite things, as we talk Long Beach Comic Con (LBCC) and Creep LA. We've attended LBCC since its first minutes and have watched as it has grown up in a very big way. Creep LA was a brand new experience for us, but it has already leapt […]

This time, we make the trek back to Valencia to welcome America's favorite villains to the Haunt world as the Suicide Squad headlines Fright Fest 2016. Beyond the squad, it was another solid year as the Six Flags team delivered a night filled with fun. Listen in!

This time, we take on the ultimate haunt intellectual property haven as Universal Studios Hollywood rolls out Jason, Freddy, Krampus, Michael, Leatherface and so many more in a horror fans ultimate dream. With all the hype, did the event deliver? Listen in and find out!